Clearwater Lake near The Pas: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Clearwater Lake is one of the Kelsey waters in Manitoba. The bank gives way to pine and birch. This is big water, about 283.92 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. There is enough indentation to find shelter on most days. It is among the larger waters listed here for Kelsey. The town to know is The Pas, 33 km out. For a city, Saskatoon is 436 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Clearwater Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Kelsey include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. Clearwater Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about -21°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Clearwater Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Ray Lake, 13 km out. Check the position on Clearwater Lake before loading the car.